Empire Burlesque

by Bob Dylan

Empire Burlesque cover art

'Empire Burlesque' finds Bob Dylan attempting to modernize his sound by embracing dense, highly synthesized 80s pop-rock production and dance-oriented drum beats. Beneath the glossy, heavily layered arrangements, Dylan delivers surprisingly romantic, introspective, and bittersweet songwriting. While the production remains highly polarizing, the album is a fascinating, energetic document of a folk legend navigating the MTV era.

Genres

  • Pop Rock
  • Singer-Songwriter

Tracklist

  1. Tight Connection to My Heart (Has Anyone Seen My Love)
  2. Seeing the Real You at Last
  3. I'll Remember You
  4. Clean Cut Kid
  5. Never Gonna Be the Same Again
  6. Trust Yourself
  7. Emotionally Yours
  8. When the Night Comes Falling from the Sky
  9. Something's Burning, Baby
  10. Dark Eyes